Minoen

Minoan Costume

The Minoans prospered at the same time as the Egyptians only the Minoan society was very isolated. They were also a matriarchal society like the Egyptians except not as powerful. The Minoans were very elaborate in their costume, and they were in a little bit cooler environment. Women covered sometimes only their lower bodies with a full tired skirt similar to what was popular in the 1980's which accentuated the hips. Another accentuation was on the breast's, which was completely bared accept for around the waist, back, and a bolero jacket (which is still with us today) which covered the shoulders. Men wore a similar skirt only it was above knee length and their chest was bare. Men and women wore their hair in long ringlets and they wore jewelry and a lot of make-up. The most important make-up for Minoans and Egyptians was black kohl around the eyes. Minoans were obsessed with beauty!

The collage here portrays Minoan inspired modern day fashion. Here we have a bolero jacket, a skirt with tiers in a flamenco style, and a tiered skirt in a farm girl bohemian style. Above the knee tired skirts like all the girls used to wear in the 1980's are an example of Minoan men's fashion. These are good examples of how history repeats itself in modern day fashion.